Narcissistic personality disorder: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
A 42-year-old businessman presents to a psychiatrist after repeated professional failures. Despite initial achievements, his ventures quickly collapse due to interpersonal conflicts. He boasts about his talents, expects special treatment, and becomes dismissive when feedback is critical. He lacks empathy and blames others for his misfortunes. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Histrionic personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder
E. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Psychiatry ⇒ Personality Disorders
It is also covered as part of the Psychiatric EOR topic list